Before zeppelins were invented, being full of hot air was considered quite useful, as inflated egos were routinely rented out for airborne transport. See high-flying sights without the aid of disembodied arrogance thanks to today's Groupon: for $99, you get one ticket to a sunrise hot-air balloon flight (up to an $185 value) from Unicorn Balloon Company in Scottsdale. Each airborne basket holds 4–12 people, and each Groupon only covers one flyer. Young gravity-defiers must be at least 6 years old to fly.

During a sunrise flight over the Sonoran Desert, balloon-o-nauts have access to glorious bird's-eye views of the cascading landscape. Riders can take advantage of a rare opportunity to view desert wildlife, such as jack rabbits, mule deer, javelinas, coyotes, and the majestic saguaro cacti, all too skittish to be approached on the ground. Unicorn Balloon’s expert pilots boast decades of experience steering the gentle craft, and they have to know-how to take flights to maximum altitudes, at which riders can see for more than 100 miles in every direction. Float like a butterfly and see the sights like a respectful, nonintrusive bee in one of Unicorn's balloons before finishing with a celebratory champagne toast. Check out Unicorn Balloon’s YouTube channel for daily footage of its tranquil balloon voyages.

Guests who weigh more than 200 pounds will be charged an additional $50 fee for additional equipment.